Unit Sales of Print Books by Channel
| Jul. 29, 2012 | Jul. 28, 2013 | % Chge Week | % Chge YTD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,238* | 10,357 | 1% | 3% |
| Mass Merch./Other | 1,314* | 1,814 | 38 | 51 |
| Retail & Club | 8,924 | 8,543 | -4 | -5 |
Unit Sales of Print Books via Retail & Club
| Category | Jul. 29, 2012 | Jul. 28, 2013 | % Chge Week | % Chge YTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Nonfiction | 3,684 | 3,630 | -1% | -1% |
| Adult Fiction | 2,452 | 2,072 | -15 | -11 |
| Juvenile Nonfiction | 548 | 567 | 3 | 6 |
| Juvenile Fiction | 1,818 | 1,865 | 2 | -8 |
| Format | ||||
| Hardcover | 2,021 | 1,994 | -1% | -4% |
| Trade Paperback | 5,471 | 5,189 | -5 | -5 |
| Mass Market Paperback | 967 | 883 | -9 | -9 |
| Board Books | 166 | 193 | 16 | 8 |
| Audio | 83 | 83 | 0 | -9 |
*Excludes wal-mart. Category segment excludes “other,” which includes audio, maps, calendars, and other miscellaneous categories. Format excludes calendars, boxed sets, and other formats (i.e., maps, minibooks).
Source: Nielsen BookScan and Publishers Weekly. Nielsen BookScan’s U.S. Consumer Market Panel covers approximately 80% of the print book market and continues to grow.
